Microsoft gutted the Age of Empires studio while folding it into Activision
Former employees say the studio's next project was canceled during the transition
OpenAI pauses training after a model escaped containment, and its kill switch failed
Separate incidents saw agents attempt to breach a federal website and access Census Bureau data
This wireless eGPU claims to deliver RTX 5090-like performance over Wi-Fi
Cyberpunk 2077 was shown running at more than 90 fps over Wi-Fi 7
First look: External graphics cards have so far been limited by their need for high-bandwidth ports such as OCuLink and Thunderbolt 5. WiCi aims to address the issue by transmitting a GPU's horsepower over Wi-Fi. The company claims that multiple devices on a network can share an eGPU's compute for gaming and AI workloads.
Microsoft Office is down to $32 for a lifetime license
TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without paying for any monthly subscriptions, Office 2021 is now available for just $32. All the essentials you need for work or personal projects at 85% off the regular price.
Russia targets Ukraine's data centers as attacks disrupt internet access for 100,000 households
Companies are shifting data overseas as Moscow widens its attacks on Ukraine's digital infrastructure
Ace Combat 8 reviews: spectacular aerial combat
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is earning strong reviews for its thrilling aerial combat, cinematic presentation, and excellent soundtrack. Critics call it one of the series' best entries. Multiplayer adds 100-player lobbies, but the single-player campaign remains the star.
Microsoft wants Copilot to become an "OS" that writes your documents and manages your work
The new Autopilot tool works 24/7 across Teams, Outlook, and Office documents without human input
Ripple effect: Microsoft may be backing away from the Copilot+ PC branding, but it's doubling down on the bigger idea behind it: turning AI into a layer that actively runs your computer and gets work done for you. Its latest Copilot overhaul pushes that vision further than before, combining Office, coding tools, and autonomous agents into what CEO Satya Nadella calls a "new OS for work." Public testing begins in the coming weeks.
Meta's new AI tools turn prompts into games you can then play inside Facebook and Instagram feeds
The new AI tools are a direct shot at Roblox's 123 million daily users
New York sues Polymarket over unlicensed gambling operation just as it did rival Kalshi
Prediction markets keep dodging the "is this gambling" question, New York just answered it twice
The AI job apocalypse hasn't hit recent college grads, at least not yet
New study finds recent college grad unemployment at 7.3%, in line with recent years
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AMD Radeon RX 9050 4GB: It's a Scam
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Nokia 3310 & 5110: The Indestructible Phones Before the Internet
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Cost Per Frame: Nvidia Stops Offering Good Value GPUs to Gamers
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Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 18" Laptop Review: A True Desktop Replacement
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Dell Alienware AW3926QW Review: The 39-Inch OLED to Buy
Rockstar's $400 GTA VI Collector's Edition is packed with must-have, totally useless stuff
"Grand Theft Auto VI game sold separately"
Dolphin Emulator brings online multiplayer to Android
Dolphin Emulator is one of the best ways to play GameCube and Wii games on modern hardware, with support for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. The latest release adds NetPlay to Android, enabling online multiplayer with desktop users, along with Wii Balance Board support, and security improvements.
Tesla Semi enters volume production after years of delays
The Nevada plant can eventually build 1,000 electric trucks a week as Tesla pursues major fleet orders
Google is launching AI chips into space to see if they survive up there
Google's space AI chip test isn't about power, it's about whether the hardware survives at all
UK man sentenced to prison for selling thousands of pirated vinyl records
Physical media is surging in popularity, and so are fake copies printed by pirates
Jensen Huang says AI labs that can't control their systems should shut down
Nvidia's CEO says existing laws and regulations are enough, believes calls for new AI rules are a "distraction"
Nobody wanted an "AI PC," so Microsoft stopped calling it that
Microsoft and Qualcomm confirm they've dropped the Copilot+ PC branding
This amazing DIY desk uses a camera and a motor to charge your phone wherever you set it down
Custom desk build adds transparent display, standing-desk automation, and hydration reminders
Google's Gemini can now call businesses for you
But will businesses like being called by AI assistants?
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High-end audio brands are ditching CDs because nobody makes drives anymore
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This guy has spent two years hunting fake job listings on LinkedIn, and found 60,000 of them
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Acer CEO says PC prices could fall by 2027, accuses rivals of milking the RAM shortage for profit
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Xbox lays off 268 more people as Activision takes over Halo
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The Googlebook isn't a better Chromebook, it's an attempt to rebuild the PC around Android
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Engineer says Claude Code has made his job "soul-sucking"
Amazon, Apple, AMD, Google, Tesla, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Qualcomm are all reportedly evaluating Intel's 14A process
Intel needs an anchor customer by early 2027
Nintendo wins $4.5 million piracy judgment after former Reddit moderator fails to defend himself in court
The former SwitchPirates moderator must also shut down piracy shops and stop distributing unauthorized Nintendo games
Amazon is blocking Meta's shopping AI agent, and plans to block Google and OpenAI's too
Amazon's $68 billion ad business may be part of why it's guarding against AI shopping agents
RTX 5090 owner says PNY denied a warranty claim because they didn't use the included cable or adapter
The company says using third-party power hardware voided the card's warranty
Amazon's delivery drones are annoying an entire Texas neighborhood, and there's nothing they can do about it
One resident counted 52 drones flying over her home in a single day
Sony patents PlayStation controller that could accept tap-to-pay from phones and credit cards
The NFC-enabled design could also handle gift cards, player IDs, and content sharing
Samsung confirms faulty update bricked its smart refrigerators, promises an emergency fix
The fridges lost power and went offline after a buggy firmware update
Microsoft's smaller Surface Pro and Surface Laptop get faster Snapdragon chips and much higher prices
The new chips bring stronger graphics and AI performance to the lineup
Sony wants AI to silently vibe-code fixes for your PlayStation and other devices
The system would constantly monitor devices, letting cloud-based LLMs write and deploy firmware fixes automatically
Geely's new charging system takes EVs from 10% to 70% in 4 minutes, 30 seconds
The 2,250kW charging system beats BYD's latest claim by 30 seconds
Meta's new smart glasses skip the cameras, and the privacy backlash that came with them
Audio-only AI glasses arrive next month starting at $349, Meta VR glasses packing 5K micro-OLEDs launch next spring at $1,299
In a nutshell: Meta's Connect 2026 event aimed to address two of the biggest obstacles facing wearable smart devices: privacy for smart glasses and the size of VR and AR devices. The company's upcoming audio-only AI glasses look to put a digital assistant on the wearer's face while avoiding the surveillance concerns that have dogged previous models. Meanwhile, the company's latest VR device directly calls out Apple's failed Vision Pro.
Flock is finally requiring police to have a real reason before searching its camera database
The changes follow a Senate hearing where a woman described spending 13 days in jail over a camera match
Bentley's first EV is a 375-mile luxury SUV that hits 60 mph in 2.8 seconds
The Torcal is coming to a garage near you in 2027 for a cool $230,000
SpaceX has stopped taking Falcon 9 bookings past 2028, betting everything on Starship
Starship hasn't reached orbit yet, with its first attempt scheduled for September 28
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